U4 Westbourne to Talbot Heath via Bournemouth, Lansdowne
Operated by morebus. First bus 08:20, last bus 19:15. 21 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different U4? 3 other bus routes are numbered U4 elsewhere in the UK — see every U4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:20 | 09:22 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:34 | 16:34 | 17:34 | 18:37 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne (SW-bound) | 08:20 | 09:22 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:34 | 16:34 | 17:34 | 18:37 |
| Westbourne Arcade (E-bound) | 08:22 | 09:24 | 10:31 | 11:31 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:31 | 15:36 | 16:36 | 17:36 | 18:39 |
| Bournemouth Square (NE-bound) | 08:33 | 09:33 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:48 |
| Burlington Arcade (NE-bound) | 08:35 | 09:35 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:42 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 | 18:49 |
| Cranborne House (N-bound) | 08:42 | 09:42 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 14:47 | 15:52 | 16:52 | 17:52 | 18:53 |
| Bournemouth University (Stand F) | 08:52 | 09:52 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 16:02 | 17:02 | 18:02 | 19:03 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the U4
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the U4, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 June 2026. Fares change — check with morebus before you travel.
Tickets on the U4
morebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from morebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with morebus.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with morebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route U4
U4 towards Talbot Heath
All 23 stops
- The Westbourne (SW-bound) Westbourne
- Post Office (W-bound) Westbourne
- Westbourne Arcade (E-bound) Westbourne
- Grosvenor Road (E-bound) Westbourne
- Netherhall Gardens (E-bound) Westbourne
- Queens Road (E-bound) West Cliff
- St Michaels Roundabout (E-bound) West Cliff
- Poole Hill (E-bound) West Cliff
- Terrace Road (Stop J) Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Pier (Stand HH) Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Square (NE-bound) Bournemouth
- Burlington Arcade (NE-bound) Bournemouth
- Horseshoe Common (E-bound) Bournemouth
- Lansdowne (NE-bound) Lansdowne
- Cranborne House (N-bound) Lansdowne
- Park Road (N-bound) Meyrick Park
- Beechey Road (NW-bound) Meyrick Park
- Cemetery Junction (NW-bound) Meyrick Park
- Cemetery Junction (NW-bound) Meyrick Park
- Stokewood Road (NW-bound) Meyrick Park
- East Avenue Roundabout (NW-bound) Meyrick Park
- Poole Gateway Building (SW-bound) Bournemouth University
- Bournemouth University (Stand F) Talbot Heath
U4 towards Westbourne
All 22 stops
- Bournemouth University (Stand F) Talbot Heath
- Talbot Manor (SE-bound) Talbot Woods
- Stokewood Road (S-bound) Meyrick Park
- Cemetery Junction (SE-bound) Meyrick Park
- Milton Road (SE-bound) Meyrick Park
- Beechey Road (SE-bound) Meyrick Park
- Cranborne House (S-bound) Lansdowne
- Lansdowne (SW-bound) Lansdowne
- Top of Bath Hill (NW-bound) Lansdowne
- Westover Road (NW-bound) Bournemouth
- St Peter's Church (Stop AA1) Bournemouth
- Hinton Road Top (SE-bound) Bournemouth
- Royal Bath Hotel (SW-bound) Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Pier (Stand BB) Bournemouth
- Poole Hill (W-bound) West Cliff
- St Michaels Roundabout (N-bound) West Cliff
- Queens Road (opp) Westbourne
- Netherhall Gardens (W-bound) Westbourne
- Grosvenor Road (W-bound) Westbourne
- The Westbourne (SW-bound) Westbourne
- Post Office (W-bound) Westbourne
- Westbourne Arcade (E-bound) Westbourne
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 21 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 May 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 22 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 September 2021 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/118 · Changes in Bournemouth Christchurch Poole Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U4 bus?
The first U4 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U4 bus?
The last U4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U4 bus cost?
morebus's published fares on the U4: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. The U4 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. morebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the U4 bus?
The U4 is operated by morebus.
Timetable data from morebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1121126/118. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.